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Take to the outdoors for holiday magic, embark on adventures on ice and give a gift you’ll find no place else. HOLIDAY TREE & LIGHT DISPLAYS U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree Visit this majestic display on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, which showcases a tree from a different national forest each year. This year’s edition comes from the Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests in Colorado. Georgetown GLOW Light art installations colorfully decorate historic Georgetown during this holiday tradition. Witness the beauty from Dec. 4–Jan. 10, 2021. CityCenterDC In addition to holiday lights and designs over Palmer Alley, the shopping mecca features a 75-foot-tall Christmas tree and 25-foot-tall reindeer throughout the season. National Christmas Tree & National Menorah Set on the White House Ellipse, these two national pillars of the holidays launch with lighting ceremonies and offer plenty of pageantry. The tree is on view through New Year’s Day. George Washington’s Mount Vernon The estate gets decked out for the season. Book a mansion tour, and don’t miss the fireworks during Christmas Illuminations. LACE UP SOME ICE SKATES Washington Harbour Ice Rink A Georgetown hot spot with ice skating on the city’s largest rink overlooking the river. Open mid- November through March. Canal Park Ice Get your figure-eight on at this uniquely designed rink in Capitol Riverfront. Then, have a treat at Ice Cream Jubilee. Open mid-November through February. The Wharf Ice Rink Glide along the Southwest Waterfront on the riverside rink at Transit Pier. Open mid-December through February. National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink Situated amongst magnificent sculptures, the cozy rink is one of the city’s quintessential winter gathering spots. Open mid-November through mid-March. HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS Shop Made in DC Support local artisans at one of these citywide outposts selling everything from fresh roasted coffee beans and home goods to art prints and face masks. Downtown Holiday Market Situated on F Street NW from Thanksgiving week to just before Christmas, this annual marketplace includes arts and crafts for sale, live music and mini-doughnuts. A Hoptimist Holiday Market Heurich House Museum hosts a re-creation of a traditional German public market each December that is flush with locally made wares and beers. Museum Shops In-the-know gift-givers find some of the most unique presents at shops in museums, including the National Geographic Museum, International Spy Museum, National Building Museum, National Gallery of Art and the Smithsonian family of museums. HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES A Christmas Carol Tune in to a radio play version of Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas tale to mark the 35th edition of the legendary Ford’s Theatre production. For more seasonal events, visit WASHINGTON.ORG
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